Burgundy, black and polka dots

I just finished my dinner which was a spinach, tomato and cheddar omelet. I don't particularly like cooking - I can cook but I just don't enjoy it - so I generally make simple, quick things and I try to make them have a little pizzazz by adding spices.

That's my attempt to lead into my description of this outfit - simple but with a little oomph.

Cardigan: Joe Fresh (last worn two days ago)
Dress: Trina Turk (last worn here)
Tights: Joe Fresh
Shoes: Dorothy Perkins (last worn here)

Plain black dress with a buckle for interest. Burgundy tights with subtle polka dots. My "Miss Piggy" shoes with metal on the ties to match the metal on the dress. Simple with some added visual interest.

My coworker liked the outfit better with the visible tattoos though. I tend to agree.


Don't tell my I don't have this pose down pat. I have no idea how I took the exact same photo here without the cardigan.

My hair! So frizzy!

And now lets turn our back on January and turn the page to a new month. Bring on February.

MAGIC POWERS!

First of all, thanks to Marianne on xojane.com for mentioning me (and Sheila and Amber) in a column yesterday. It drove my blog visits to over 100,000. That's pretty exciting to me. And XOJane is Jane Pratt, of Sassy magazine, the best magazine of my youth! Doubly exciting. Whoo!

Blouse: Joe Fresh (last worn here)
T-shirt: Old Navy
Skirt: Desigual (last worn here)
Shoes: Cole Haan

These aren't the usual kind of shoes that I'd wear with this outfit. But I had to show you the new magic power I have acquired. The power to change the colour of my shoes using only my will.

All I have to do is think really hard, look super duper adorable, point at my feet and then



SHAZAM!!

*thunder* *lightning*

...WHITE SHOES!

Magic!!

I think this is a most excellent development considering my shoe love.

*tee hee*

(They're actually these. When you photograph them using a flash the reflective coating shows as white.)

Or are they....?

Camo Tee

 Tee and Shoes-Mr.Price/Jeans-Edgars/Bag-Celine/Bracelet-Mr.Price/Ring-Cotton On and (gifted) 

I have been on the lookout for a camo tee for ages now, so of course I was over the moon when I saw this one pop up in stores, I love the colours! The pattern is lovely too, it gives the tee a bit of an edge. I paired it with my skinnies, (turned up at the ankle) and my lovely camel coloured flats.

I also loved it combined with my bag! 

Have a wonderful day everyone!! 

Clashing Animals

I didn't realize until I got to work that I was mixing patterns. Squirrel motif with cheetah print? Can you say "CLASH?" *haha*

Maybe that's why I look so displeased.

Cardigan: Anthropologie (last worn here)
Dress: Anthropologie
Belt: Megan Mae (last worn here) 
Tights: Joe Fresh!
Shoes: Fluevog Presence Hi | Desmond (last worn here) (too long ago!)

It also wasn't until I got to work that I realized that the shoes didn't quite match the turquoise dress and cardigan. Oh well!

Once again someone was in the kitchen watching me, hence the goofy face.

This really is a very simple dress and quite similar to this dress. Blue? check! Jersey? check! Short? check! Ooops.

I probably wouldn't  have considered buying these tights a year ago, but my coworker has them and wore them and I was convinced that they were something new I should try. It's good to break out of your comfort zone every once in a while.

Tomorrow we're supposed to be hit by a bit of a weather bomb. Snow, freezing rain, and then about 20-30mm of rain over the next two days. Yuck. I never know what to wear in the rain other than my bright yellow rubber boots. Wool is usually a good choice since it dries quickly.

I know I won't be wearing pants though. Nothing worse than wet pants!

OOTD-Minty Fresh

 Shirt, Shorts,Shoes, Collar-Mr.Price/Bracelets-Sass Diva

I was so excited when I saw this beautiful collar, the beadwork is gorgeous and I knew instantly that I wanted to pair it with this mint blouse. I loved how it gave the normally plain top a spruced up look. It also went amazingly well with my studded slipper shoes, and denim shorts. I adore a simple outfit for a summers day, especially when it's in lovely pastel colours :)

Have a great week everyone!! 

Grellow and Burgundy

I'm BAAACCCKKKK!  I had a nice time off and was able to relax after a bit of a stressful time at work. But after being at work for about 20 minutes today all that rejuvenation disappeared.  Isn't that always the way?

Dress: Joe Fresh
Cardigan: Joe Fresh
Belt: Smart Set
Tights: ?
Shoes: Fluevog Writes | Simone (last worn here)

Both this dress and cardigan cost $10! Bargain!

I broke out of my comfort zone with this outfit. Normally I would have stuck with green or yellow accents for this dress but I through the burgundy was an interesting addition.

I didn't try the dress on before buying it. It's a medium which is what I would normally wear but I probably could have gotten away with the small. (!) I haven't worn a size small in almost a decade.

This dress has pockets in the front and the zipper goes down the back on the far left which is kinda weird but actually makes it easier to zip and unzip.

I missed blogging. Glad to be back.

Stripes And Leather

 Striped Top-Country Road/Leather shorts- Cotton On/Loafers and Bracelets-Mr.Price/Bag-Michael Kors/Necklace-Mr.Price

I love the classy feel of stripes, there's something so elegant about them! It's probably my favourite print or 'pattern' to wear. I paired this gorgeous top with my faux leather shorts, and link detailed loafers. I also wore this stunning pearl collar necklace, I love it- it's just so pretty!
Perfect for a super sunny day :) 

Have an amazing weekend everyone!! 

Boyfriend Cardigan

 Cardigan- Woolworths/Tank-Country Road/Bag-Louis Vuitton/Bracelets-Forever New and Mr.Price/Ring-Sass Diva

Hello everyone, I hope you've had a wonderful week so far! I just adore this cardigan, I fell in love with the colour when I saw it. It's such a warm blue, perfect for denims or black skinny jeans. It also looked lovely with one of my favourite pairs of pumps- these stunning pointed flats. 

I adore this outfit, it's definitely one of my 'go-to' looks :) 

Have a lovely day everyone!! 

Leather Sleeves and Cobalt Blue

Top-Woolworths/Jeans-Viking/Shoes-Mr.Price/Bag-Louis Vuitton/Bracelets-Woolworths and Sass Diva

I'm so in love with these shoes, the cobalt blue colour- along with the super comfortable kitten heel make them the perfect shoe :) They go amazingly well with denim, and I adore them paired with this stunning top that I spotted in store a couple of days ago. I absolutely love the leather sleeve detail, it's beautiful! 

Have a wonderful week everyone!!